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Job Methods (JM)

Generating ideas systematically; launching actions for continuous improvement.

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Objectives of the Course

Objective 1

Provide a structured approach for workers to bring their improvement ideas forward and to validate improvement

Objective 2

Build a strong team culture focused on daily incremental improvements

Objective 3

Build true employee engagement through understanding, maintaining and improving Standard Work

Participant Details

Who is this program for?

Frontline Workers
Frontline Supervisors
Team Leaders
Continuous Improvement /
OpEx Management and Staff

What do I need to bring?

Sample Job or Task from a Shop Floor
Or an Area on the Shop Floor to Analyze

Introduction to Job Methods

Job Methods (JM) trains supervisors, team leaders and workers to discover and develop new ways for improving how work gets done. Results for successful JM programming include higher productivity, streamlined processes and waste and error reduction.

These ideas don’t rely on adding capital goods — JM emphasizes improvements from the people, procedures, machinery and materials already in place by delivering a high volume of small, incremental improvements.

JM trains your people to break down jobs into their constituent components. Every detail is questioned in a systematic manner to generate ideas for improvement. New methods are developed by eliminating, combining, rearranging and simplifying details in the process.

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What We Will Cover

Job Methods, as is the case with all TWI Institute programs, focuses on supervisors, team leaders and the workers themselves. JM provides a proven and reliable system for getting the most from the manpower, machines and materials you have on hand.

Our end-to-end programming assures adoption and continuation of JM’s benefits. Your TWI Institute coach will meet with all participants to observe your TWI JM implementation, gauge progress, identify problems, suggest solutions and help realign goals.

Creating an environment for continuous improvement and accepting change
Learning the Job Methods 4-Step Model

Break down the job
Question every detail
Develop a new method
Apply the new method

Using workplace demonstrations and Job Methods tools
Developing and evaluating improvement proposals
Measuring results

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Recommended Learning Pathway

Step 1

Job Instruction, Job Relations, & Job Safety

JI, JR and JS create a foundation for skills training and employee management. Though JI is a great first step, any of these courses can be taken first. We do recommend that these concepts be taught and implemented before moving on to the next level.

Learn More About JI Learn More About JR Learn More About JS

Step 2

Job Methods & Standardized Work

With the foundations in place, now comes the time to improve the "one best way" to get work done and ensure that improvement is continuous and sustainable. You can opt to practice JM on its own, or participate in Standardized Work — which includes ALL of the JM curriculum.

Learn More About JM Learn More About SW

Step 3

Problem Solving

With your system in place, now you need to keep it running smoothly. PS is the last step and offers a systemic approach to identifying issues and determining which of the previous approaches will offer the best solution.

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What Our Clients Say

JM is a great learning tool for process improvement.

From Baptist Memorial Health Care

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Client Success

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) reduced 84.6%

Industries

Transportation

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Energy & Environmental

Distribution & Retail

Government & Institutions

Departments

Human Resources/Training

Operations

Quality Management

Risk Management

Production

Job Methods drives
cross-industry improvements

101

%

increase in monthly improvement ideas

45

%

Savings in Manpower Costs/Manufacturing

33

%

Reduction in Scrap/Manufacturing

45

%

Increase in Productivity/Multi-industry

These statistics represent documented composite results from actual improvements measured in client engagements and tracking metrics from the U.S. government.

Our end-to-end approach sets us apart

Our proven methods stretch far beyond essential TWI, Kata and Standardized Work training. From initial preparation to ongoing consulting, we prepare people and workplaces for continuous improvement, better outcomes and increased engagement.

1
Preparation
2
Education
3
Adoption
4
Integration
5
Certification
6
Continuation

Step One:

Preparation

We start with an assessment and provide tailored recommendations for your workers and your workplace. KPIs are set, a communication strategy is planned and workforce orientation begins.

Step Two:

Education

Supervisors, team leaders and those who direct the work of others attend, participate and learn in our cornerstone programs: TWI, Kata and Standardized Work.

Step Three:

Adoption

We work with you to plan a pilot program and teams begin to learn by doing. Through workplace practice and coaching, we help students accept the ideas and put them to work. We’re with you through every step of the journey.

Step Four:

Integration

We assess learning, validate pilot results, incorporate skills into routines, evaluate practices and culture, and measure performance against KPIs.

Step Five:

Certification

We execute worker and workplace certifications, including TWI Certification (student and trainer), Kata Certification (student and trainer), and Train-the-Trainer Certification.